WSOC-TV Takes Home Mid-South Emmy Award for Coverage of Around the Crown 10K Together With Truist

March 2, 2026

Charlotte’s premier road race and its local broadcast partner celebrate a milestone win recognizing exceptional storytelling from start to finish

Charlotte, NC (February 26, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Around the Crown 10K, Together with Truist (ATC10K), Charlotte’s premier road race, is excited to announce that its local broadcast partner WSOC-TV has won the 2025 Mid-South Emmy® Award in the Special Events category for coverage of the race. The award was presented at the February 14, 2026 ceremony hosted by the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which celebrates the best in television and media production across the region.

The winning coverage brought Charlotte’s signature inner-beltway race to life through a production that spanned 12 cameras, including aerial footage shot from a helicopter, drone perspectives, and ground-level cameras woven throughout the course on I-277. The multi-angle approach gave viewers an inside look at the diverse community of runners who make up this event, capturing both the scale of the race and the personal stories of those who took part.

When accepting the award, WSOC producer, Britney Dixon, reflected on how much fun the ATC10K assignment was to cover. From the vantage point of the helicopter circling above the race to the energy on the ground among thousands of runners, the coverage captured the inclusive spirit of this community-centered event.

“We created the Around the Crown 10K Together With Truist to bring Charlotte together and to celebrate every runner’s story, so this recognition for storytelling is extraordinary to see,” said Brian Mister, Race Director and co-founder of ATC10K and Crown Collective. “WSOC really captured this race from every angle and told the story of our community in an impactful way. We are very proud to share this recognition with them.”

“We were so proud to partner with an event that promotes health and celebrates our great city,” said Cedric Thomas, Vice President and General Manager of Cox Media Group. “This is what it means when we say WSOC stands for we serve our community.”

Now in its eighth year, Around the Crown 10K Together With Truist has become one of Charlotte’s most beloved annual traditions. The race offers participants a rare opportunity to run the city’s inner beltway, I-277, while celebrating health, community, and personal achievement. Through programs like “Pay What You Can” and a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity, ATC10K continues to welcome runners of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels.

In 2026, WSOC-TV will return to ATC10K on race day, September 6, with 90-minutes of live coverage highlighting more runner stories and ensuring everyone in the community can join in on the excitement of this day.

For more information about the Around the Crown 10K, visit www.aroundthecrown10k.com or contact Tim Nooney, tim@darbycommunications.com. The award-winning coverage is available to view on WSOC’s official website.

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About Around the Crown 10K presented by Truist

Around the Crown 10K was founded in 2019 by Brian and Chelsea Mister to promote the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other to move Charlotte forward. The purpose is to show that running can make you healthier, happier, and more confident with no regard to age, cultural differences, gender, pace, or experience. With a year-long line-up of events, it becomes part race, part run, part community event, part celebration, and a tribute to Charlotte. Around the Crown 10K was made for everyone.

About WSOC-TV (CMG Media Corporation)
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company’s businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 50 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG’s TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com.

Contact:

Tim Nooney
Darby Communications
c. 720.955.9593
tim@darbycommunications.com